The famous, classic life of St.Benedict, filled with miracles, holy stories and inspiring idealism. Delightful reading for all ages. Describes much of what is known about St.Benedict, including the founding of the Benedictine order.

Pope Benedict XVI Last Testament (In His Own Words): The story of the first Pope to resign in over 700 years. Pope Benedict made history by being the first Pope in over 700 years to resign from office. The Catholic Church the world over was stunned. Worn out by corruption in the Church…

…blends literary skill with scholarship and emotional impact to recount one of the greatest lives of the 20th century. Religious biography at its best!" - - Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., Author, The Reform of Renewal André Frossard is a noted French author and journalist whose many…

A complete biography of the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, including his family history, work as a priest and bishop, and his time as a Cardinal. When the curtains were drawn and our new Holy Father stepped out into view of the 150,000 people waiting in St. Peter's Square, it was a…

This delightfully illustrated biography leads young readers ages 7-10 to identify with the adventures and challenges that molded Pope Francis into a missionary of God's unconditional love. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to parents of…

…been praised by Pope Francis (November 2013) as depicting “the spirit of the world which leads to apostasy” and mentioned by Pope Benedict XVI in critiquing President George H.W. Bush’s “New World Order.” In an airplane news conference on his return from the Philippines…

…a biography that takes you into the heart of Jorge Mario Bergoglio from his early days as a "street priest" to his election as Cardinal, and finally his appointment as Supreme Pontiff. Matthew Bunson is an American author, historian and Catholic theologian. He's also a senior fellow at the St. Paul…

…mission to evangelize all tribes and tongues, but St. Kateri's short life is also a lesson in heroic virtue that is undoubtedly intended by the Holy Spirit to be a source of inspiration for our modern times. A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF ST. KATERI St. Kateri Tekakwitha, affectionately called the 'Lily…

…Benedict XVI, its impact on the history of the Church, and other personal reflections. Dr. Matthew Bunson is one of the United States’ leading authorities on the papacy and the Church. Dr. Matthew Bunson is an American author, historian and Catholic theologian. He's also a senior fellow at the St.…

…he was miraculously healed through the intercession of St.Benedict at his famous Abbey of Monte Cassino. St. Henry II did much good for his subjects and for the Church, and was graced with many mystical experiences. He and his wife, St. Cunegundes, observed perfect chastity during their marriage…

…biography. (It's worth reading the whole story to get a true understanding of his profound life.) For more on Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, visit the Guild of Saint Benedict Joseph Labre: Spiritual Support for all Brain Disorders Feast day: April 16 Prayer to Saint Benedict Joseph Labre: St.…